The two most common problems with water heaters is rust and calcification, or "scale". If you have hard water, or water with a high mineral content, the minerals (usually calcium) will cake and coat the base and the pipes, restricting water flow. In some cases, a thick layer of mineral crud will settle to the bottom of the water heater, insulating the water from the burners! This can cause the water to not get hot, or as hot as expected.
Yes. Most electric water heaters have two elements, one upper and one lower. The lower element is usually the first to burn out. They are relatively easy to replace.
To much use
There are many things that can cause gasoline to go bad. Time (decrease in volatility), oxidation, or water contamination are all culprits.
That is where the water comes though and go up into sinks and pipes
The hub bearing can go bad and create noise.
There should be a line indicating how far they go down in the water
im not sure what causes it but if you get goosebumps in the heat, it is a bad sign and you should get some water and go in a cool/cold place
Thermocycling.
Ariston and Powerstar make excellent, small, electric water heaters that would be good for a cabin. They start at $150 and go up from there. Ariston is consistently rated 5 stars.
When my expensive stuff breaks, I go to Amazon.com or eBay.com. But there are plenty of stores that are not online that will have tankless water heaters. I suggest going to your local hardware or furniture store.
You need a new 'thermocouple' . -In older heaters, cheap and easy for a 'handyman' to fix. In new heaters, very difficult to fix. - Google instructions .
There can be a few reasons for a catalytic converter to go bad. One of the causes could be clogs. Other reasons include plugs not working right, and bad exhaust valves.
A Titan brand tankless water heater can be found at specific commerce sites on the web currently. Among the most prominent include Amazon, eBay, Sears, and Titan Heater directly.
They get soggy in damp weather.